Reviews are heavily split, with many critics calling it a "failed resurrection" while some viewers enjoy it as a "guilty pleasure".

The story serves as an origin story for Roy, focusing on his recruitment into the R.I.P.D. after being murdered by a gang of outlaws. Slovak Subtitles & Availability

“Donovan and Mitchell are the sole saving graces of the film... trying their best with the flat comedy.” STARBURST Magazine

As a direct-to-VOD release, the CGI is often described as "clunky" or "blurry," and the action sequences lack the scale of the original.

Jeffrey Donovan brings a charismatic, "zany 60s western comedy" energy to the role originally played by Jeff Bridges.

Finding official for this title can be difficult, as major global platforms typically prioritize more widely spoken languages. R.I.P.D. 2: Rise of the Damned - Movie Review

Shifting to the Wild West of 1876 gives the story a fresh aesthetic, even if the "M.I.B. with ghosts" formula remains identical.